The Crisis Files
Podcast by Roshini Rajkumar
Episodes
December 2, 2025 • 16 mins
In a world marked by active shooter drills and mental health crises, high-stakes crisis communications have become a new reality for police forces. FBI-certified crisis negotiator Officer Aaron Alpert of the Santa Monica Police Department describes to host Roshini Rajkumar how he approaches some of the most intense and emotional moments. From mental health emergencies to hostage negotiations, Officer Alpert explains what defines a ...
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November 23, 2025 • 20 mins
Hockey legend Zach Parise is in studio with host and uber hockey fan Roshini Rajkumar for a conversation that goes beyond his storied NHL career with the New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche. Now guiding his twins' 12-and-under hockey teams, Zach reflects on the unique aspects of coaching his son versus his daughter and his goal to never let his NHL past pressure them. Drawing upon lessons fr...
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November 18, 2025 • 18 mins
Award-winning chef Karyn Tomlinson built a culinary empire – only to face an impossible choice. Diagnosed with scoliosis at 14, she managed her condition until her mid-30s. As her restaurant Myriel thrived, her health declined – leading to a major decision. Chef Tomlinson shares triumphs and tribulations about her body and body of work with host Roshini Rajkumar. Discover her lessons of resilience from choosing complex surgery a mo...
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November 11, 2025 • 33 mins
The Crisis Squad is back! After years apart, the powerhouse team returns to tackle some of the hottest topics. Their conversation is more vital than ever. Host Roshini Rajkumar reunites with Dr. Abdul Omari, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, Steve Silton and Jennifer Hellman for a deep dive into one of today’s biggest questions: Is social media connecting us or tearing us apart? They don't shy away from the chaos – sharing real occurrences and d...
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November 4, 2025 • 23 mins
Erin Kiernan calls herself an autism mom. She's a journalist by profession and autism advocate, who returns to The Crisis Files to offer insights into the vital role of early diagnosis and the transformative power of viewing autism as a difference in brain type – instead of a disease. Erin explains the definitions of "tone policing" and "lateral violence" to host Roshini Rajkumar and how these terms negatively impact the autism com...
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October 28, 2025 • 15 mins
Everyone has challenges. By approaching yours with openness and honesty, you can make it through. Ken Barlow is Chief Meteorologist at KSTP-TV and a dedicated mental health advocate. He's back on The Crisis Files to help people struggling with possible mental illness identify signs. His personal experience has inspired tens of thousands of people through his raw, first-person accounts on his social media channels. From being misdia...
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October 21, 2025 • 10 mins
With artificial intelligence quickly evolving and cyber threats growing by the day, cybersecurity is everyone’s problem. Rob Patterson, Regional Vice President at Comcast Business, walks host Roshini Rajkumar through the realities of today's cyber threats across all your screens. A leading expert in network infrastructure, cybersecurity and cloud solutions, Rob uses real-world examples to show how cyber-attacks happen, how AI is fi...
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October 7, 2025 • 19 mins
With negative headlines dominating, brands find themselves dramatically and unwillingly pulled into the spotlight, even when the controversy has nothing to do with their business. Jill Renslow returns to the studio with host Roshini Rajkumar to bring sanity to the media firestorm and its unintended targets. As Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer for Mall of America, Jill shares savvy guidance on when to engage and when...
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September 30, 2025 • 16 mins
Fighting fires is a dangerous job, but the biggest threats firefighters face are often more long-lasting than the blazes themselves. 32-year firefighter veteran George Esbensen knows firsthand the most serious risks are often invisible. George breaks down the “Big Three” for host Roshini Rajkumar: Cancer, cardiac and emotional trauma. All silently take a toll on those who keep us safe. As founder of the Minnesota Firefighter Initia...
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September 23, 2025 • 16 mins
Just because you can put it on a billboard or in a TikTok video doesn’t mean you should. Host Roshini Rajkumar and marketing strategist Melissa Fors Shackleford unpack how marketers can be a force for good by delivering trusted, truthful information. With a background in brand transformation and growth initiatives in healthcare, technology and nonprofits, Melissa walks us through ethical boundaries of modern marketing. From protect...
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September 15, 2025 • 19 mins
Just as event spaces bounce back and restaurant closures slow down, new challenges are emerging for the hospitality industry. Hospitality insider Stephanie March unpacks industry changes with host Roshini Rajkumar. Stephanie brings a fresh perspective on what it takes to thrive in an industry built on people, connection, and constantly-shifting expectations. From the impact of AI and local morality to emerging trends and the import...
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September 8, 2025 • 12 mins
When you hear the word gossip, you probably expect something juicy or forbidden, but do these “info trails” actually help us? Can gossip actually do good? Experience Life magazine editor-in-chief Jamie Martin flips the script on what we think we know about gossip. She breaks down what good gossip is and explains to host Roshini Rajkumar how it can build trust, strengthen communities and drive meaningful changes. Jamie also unpacks ...
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September 3, 2025 • 19 mins
Stop the presses! With news fatigue on the rise and new outlets popping up every day, newspapers are fighting to stay relevant. What's the role of a daily publication in today's constantly changing media landscape? How can outlets thrive when they compete with numerous local and national platforms, infotainment and political dissonance? CEO and President of The Minnesota Star Tribune, Steve Grove, explains to host Roshini Rajkumar ...
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August 26, 2025 • 18 mins
From unhinged tirades to public indiscretions, bad behavior from leaders can make headlines and send shockwaves beyond the brand. Easy to blame an inflated ego or a lack of oversight, but is that the full story? Leadership comes with immense pressure and stress, which can lead to a loss of emotional and mental regulation. Clinical psychologist Dr. Tyler Arvig applies his behavioral health expertise to shed light on the root of thes...
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August 19, 2025 • 20 mins
Choosing something to watch these days can feel more like a full-time job than a relaxing evening. With endless options like Peacock and HBO Max, constant media mergers, and shows changing platforms, how do you even begin to decide? Is the sheer quantity of content we're getting from streaming services like Netflix sacrificing quality? The Crisis Files entertainment contributor Paul McGuire-Grimes untangles the plotlines of your fa...
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August 13, 2025 • 16 mins
As we kick off Season 4 of The Crisis Files, host Roshini Rajkumar weighs in on a topic everyone in the world was aghast over. With her unique crisis strategy lens, Roshini dissects the Astronomer CEO - Chief People Officer brouhaha. Getting past the shock value, she uncovers layers we can all learn to clear ourselves from a collision course to crisis. Whether you're a business owner, corporate executive, or just a regular person t...
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August 6, 2025 • 20 mins
We’d all like to be more productive – getting more out of every day. Old school tools and approaches to time management are traps that romanticize productivity, according to our show's Productivity Contributor Aimee Olson of Life Done Simply. Could the new frontier in our digital age mean AI is the solution? Or, is it just another overwhelming distraction? Host Roshini Rajkumar and Aimee bust AI myths and share strategies for embra...
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July 30, 2025 • 21 mins
Dreaming of an affordable, luxurious vacation? While inflation, "no-fly" countries, and ever-changing frequent flyer programs can make booking flights too overwhelming, it doesn't have to be. Host Roshini Rajkumar and The Crisis Files' travel and lifestyle contributor Todd Walker explore invaluable tips and tricks for navigating leisure and business trips. Roshini always asks Todd to name names. Find out why he cites Delta and Hilt...
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July 23, 2025 • 18 mins
A multi-billion-dollar industry that misses a major audience: mothers of brides and grooms. Mother Of co-founder Allison Kaplan says "weddings are recession proof." So why is it that retailers miss out on the 50+ female set – with lots of bucks to spend and a simple request: I want to look good for my child's special day? The Crisis File host Roshini Rajkumar undressed this societal crisis by asking Ms. Kaplan, whose day job is edi...
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July 16, 2025 • 17 mins
“Listen to your doctor” – advice as old as medicine itself. But what happens when your doctor doesn’t have all your key medical information? How can you get the right treatment without the right data? A staggering 12 million misdiagnoses happen every year in the United States. Host Roshini Rajkumar digs into the drastic stats with healthcare technology insider and Altheia co-founder Jolly Nanda, who shares why her new healthcare ap...
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